The Untold Truth Of Homestar Runner

For a while, the Homestar Runner website clicked along steadily with a small audience, but eventually, the Champans realized they were making it big — all thanks to Strong Bad's emails. The endless procession of shorts that showcased Strong Bad answering bizarre emails with sometimes nonsensical answers proved to be the pivotal turning point that turned Homestar Runner into an internet sensation.

The shorts were initially created as a kind of "filler content" that could be quickly produced on a weekly basis while other, bigger shorts were in the works. But, in the end, it was these Strong Bad email segments that captivated audiences around the globe. The brothers even started to get messages from upset fans when the shorts didn't air on time, leading them to the realization that they had officially become "as important as a cup of coffee or morning crossword" to a lot of their fanbase. 

The best part about the Strong Bad emails, though, is that they were genuine emails from real fans (with the single exception of email #87, "Mile," which the Cheat made up). A fan actually getting their email answered by Strong Bad, though, was tough, with the brothers making it clear that they picked what they thought was the best candidate, while the rest went into the dustbin.